Debra Sinick

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Seattle’s Seafair Marathon Was In The Kirkland Highlands

In Bellevue, Kirkland News, Kirkland WA on June 30, 2008 at 9:59 pm

A world class marathon, The Seafair Marathon, took place this past Sunday on Seattle’s Eastside. For the first time ever, the route ran through the Kirkland Highlands and down through Bellevue to the finish line at the Bellevue Downtown Park.  In a previous post, I mentioned I was volunteering, as part of The Kirkland Senior Councilto help monitor driveways that crossed the race course.  I wan’t able to watch the race from The Highlands for that reason, but got to see the accoutrements of a marathon in place in The Highlands before I had to show up at my volunteer post along Lake Washington Boulevard. When I pulled out of my street onto 112th, orange cones lined the way.  A port-o-potty was there along with tables for a water station.  (By the way, I posted a post about the marathon last week and referenced a map which labeled the route through the Highlands as going along 116th when, in fact, it was along 112th.  Sorry for the error, but I was quoting from the information on the map.)

I posted an article on my eastside blog about the marathon. I have photos of the winners as they came by mile 22.  It was exciting to see some strength, stamina, humor, and good will among all who participated.  I’m glad I had the opportunity to volunteer and cheer the runners on to the finish line.

Congratulations to all who participated as a runner, volunteer or paid staffer. 

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The Seafair Marathon is Coming to The Kirkland Highlands

In Bellevue, Kirkland News, Kirkland WA on June 27, 2008 at 8:57 pm

The Seafair Marathon is coming to The KIrkland Highlands this Sunday, June 29th.  The Seafair marathon is coming to the Eastside with 9 miles of the run along the lake.  The race starts at Husky Stadium and will run into Bellevue as far south as Enatai  up through Bridle Trails and Rose Hill, crossing into the Highlands at the overpass at NE 100th ST, down 116th in The Kirkland Highlands and ending  in downtown Bellevue at the Bellevue downtown park.  When the runners come into Kirkland’s Highlands, they will be at mile 18-19. If you look at the link for the official site above, you can check out the route on the map provided.  The race starts at 7 AM on Sunday morning and we should expect to see runners in Kirkland before 9 AM. 

World class runners will be present and it should be pretty exciting to have an important world class marathon running through the neighborhood.  Give a special cheer to the Team in Training members, those runners in purple T-shirts,who are running to raise money for blood borne cancers and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  I participated in a 1/2 marathon for Team in Training in Alaska a few years back and it was a wonderful experience. 

I’m volunteering along Lake Washington Boulevard with other members of the Kirkland Senior Council to be a course marshal, making sure  any issues affecting the runners are attended to.  I’ll be between mile 22 and mile 23, so it ought to be pretty exciting to see some of the top runners coming on by.  I’ll take some photos and post them on this blog. 

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Weekly Real Estate Buzz in The Kirkland Highlands Through June 26th, 2008

In buyers, Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, Kirkland, WA Real Estate, market statistics, Real estate, Weekly market update on June 26, 2008 at 2:02 pm

The numbers reflect totals compiled from Thursday’s data.  This will help get the data to you before the weekend whenever possible.  This weekend in the Seattle area may actually feel like summer! 

(Numbers in parentheses are for last week’s data.  This week’s data is reported through Thursday.)

Active Listings:  29 (25)

New listings:  2(4)

Re-listed properties:  0(0)

Pending inspection:  0 (1) 

Pending:  0 (3)

Closed Sales:   1(1)

Contingent sale: 0(0)

Number of Price Reductions: 3 (3)

Cancelled listings 0(0)

Expired Listings: 0(0)

Temporarily Off Market:  0(0)

Price increase:  0(0)

Back on market: 0 (1)

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0-$349,999:   0(0)

$350,000-$499,999:  5 (4)

$500,000-$749,999:    6 (5)

$750,000-$999,999:  9 (9)

$1,000,000- $1,499,999:  5 (4)

$1,500,000- $2,999,999:   4 (4)
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Average Price: $921,364 ($918,247)

Median Price:   $869,000($869,000)

Average Days on Market: 88(88)

Highest Priced Listing: $2,299,000($2,299,000)

Lowest Priced Listing: $399,500 ($389,500)

The “sold subject to inspection” category is now listed as the “pending inspection” category as the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) has changed the name of the category to more accurately reflect the sales status of a home.

The listing numbers are up a bit in the Kirkland Highlands this week. The closed sale of the week is a two bedroom home in Edwards Place. This home was on the market for 34 days.  The asking price was $424,900 and the final sales price was $403,000, about 5% below the asking price.

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Town homes/condos:

7 Active,  with one town home re-listed on the market.

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Another Wonderful Sunday by Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA on June 24, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Okay, so the real truth is the sun does not come out in the Seattle area often until late in the day. So when we hit the long days of the summer, we get some beautiful time with slightly gray days turning to some wonderful sunny afternoons and evenings.  Last Sunday was such a day that it merited a  stroll along “the boulevard” and the lake.  Lots of peopleand dogs were out enjoying the views of the water and Seattle, enjoying each other, and  generally relaxing.

 

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From My Inbox: The Port of Seattle Meetings on The Eastside Rail Corridor

In Bellevue, Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, rails to trails on June 24, 2008 at 5:06 pm
This from Gerry Poor of the Port of Seattle:
 The Port of Seattle is hosting a series of upcoming Eastside Rail Corridor Informational Open Houses.  The public is invited to learn more about the purchase and sale agreement, the transaction timeline and plans for public involvement.  For information regarding the Eastside Rail Corridor, visit  The Port of Seattle website.
 
 
Here is a list of meeting places and times which :
-June 25th in Bellevue  7-9:00 PM
Newport High School
4333 Factoria Blvd.
Bellevue, WA
-July 9th in Kirkland at Kirkland City Hall in the Peter Kirk room (lower level)  7- 9:00 PM
123 Fifth Ave
Kirkland, WA
-July 10th in Renton at Kennydale Elementary  7-9:00 PM
School Cafeteria
1700 NE 28th St.
Renton, WA

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Weekly Kirkland Highlands Real Estate Buzz Through June 19th, 2008

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, Kirkland, WA Real Estate, market statistics, Weekly market update on June 20, 2008 at 9:32 am

The numbers will now reflect totals from Thursdays.  This will help get the data to you before the weekend, whenever possible.  If the sun is out on the weekend you need to be outside enjoying it, not reading real estate statistics!

(Numbers in parentheses are for last week’s data.  This week’s data is reported through Thursday.)

Active Listings:  25 (25)

New listings:  4(0)

Re-listed properties:  0(0)

Sold subject to inspection:  1(0) 

Pending:  3(1)

Closed Sales:   1(1)

Contingent sale: 0(0)

Number of Price Reductions: 3 (0)

Cancelled listings 0(0)

Expired Listings: 0(0)

Temporarily Off Market:  0(0)

Price increase:  0(0)

Back on market: 1(1)

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0-$349,999:   0(0)

$350,000-$499,999:  4 (4)

$500,000-$749,999:    5 (5)

$750,000-$999,999:  9 (9)

$1,000,000- $1,499,999:  4 (4)

$1,500,000- $2,999,999:   4 (4)
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Average Price: $918,247($959,507)

Median Price:   $869,000($869,475)

Average Days on Market: 88(83)

Highest Priced Listing: $2,299,000($2,299,000)

Lowest Priced Listing: $399,500 ($399,500)

The closed sale of the week was for a new construction home on 112th Ave NE.  This home was on the market for 353 days.  The asking price was $1,800,000 and the final sales price was $1,625,000, 10% below the asking price.

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Town homes/condos:

6 Active, One is pending, one is a canceled listing and two had reduced prices.

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What Were The Chances of Selling A Home In Kirkland in May, 2008

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, Kirkland, WA Real Estate, market statistics, Real estate, sellers, WA on June 16, 2008 at 6:20 pm

Sellers had a 9.6% chance of selling a home in Kirkland in May, 2008.

(Click on the link above to see a chart with Kirkland’s real estate trends for the last few years.  The chart shows trends for Kirkland, south of NE 116th St.)

May, 2008             530 homes for sale, 51 sales,    9.6% chance of selling.

April, 2008           496 homes for sale, 42 sales,    8.4% chance of selling.

May, 2007          341 homes for sale, 107 sales,  31.3% chance of selling.

The chance of getting a home sold was pretty similar to April’s chances.  Both inventory and sales were up slightly.

Price, condition, price, condition.  The two most critical elements to getting a home sold.  Understand the marketplace and the competition. Find out how many homes are available in your price bracket.  Find out how these homes show.  Homes that show well and are perceived as a value when compared to the competition are the homes receiving the offers.

For a complete update on Eastside real estate, check out my eastside blog post.

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A Wonderful, Sunny Father’s Day On Lake Washington In Kirkland, WA

In Bellevue, Exploring Kirkland, Kirkland WA, WA on June 16, 2008 at 2:56 pm

 

Not only is it sunny in Seattle, but now it’s photography season for me.  I’ve started doing my “summer outdoor” run all over the area.  It’s great to be outside and Seattle and Seattle’s Eastside cities are the perfect summer places.  

 On Father’s Day, I  jumped back on the MV Kirkland with my husband and Dad and took the afternoon Lake Washington cruise from the Kirkland docks.  You get great views of the Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and Seattle lakefront. The tour is usually narrated by one of the Argosy Cruise staff. This week’s trip incorporated a bit more of the history of Kirkland.  There are always some little known facts revealed that make this an interesting tour.  If you buy a captains’ pass from Argosy Cruises, it allows you to take as many trips as you want for a year.  It ends up being an inexpensive way to get on the water, relax and enjoy the sun.  A great to have some fun on the water without having to own the boat!

 

  The Montlake Cut was hopping with boats coming in and out of Lake Washington.

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The Latest on Parkplace Changes in Kirkland, Washington

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA on June 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Were you able to make the meeting on Thursday regarding Kirkland’s Parkplace Redevelopment project?  I had planned to attend, but was running late from  an appointment, and, lo and behold,  was not able to get in to City Hall. No big surprise.  I assumed this meeting would be packed and it was.

 Here are some great summaries from The Seattle Times and The Kirkland Views blog.

I made my thoughts clear in a previous post on Kirkland’s Parkplace.

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Weekly Real Estate Buzz in The Kirkland Highlands Through June 13th, 2008

In buyers, Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, Kirkland, WA Real Estate, market statistics, Real estate, sellers, WA on June 13, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Ok, so I did not do the weekly real estate stats for The Kirkland Highlands last week, you caught me!  Actually, I was rather busy at my high school reunion back in Connecticut.  Frankly, I was having so much fun, real estate statistics went out the window.  But the real estate market is still here and still moving along. 

This report shows this week and last’s real estate numbers. I will continue to report the number of new listings, pendings, days on market, etc.  However, my weekly updates will report the specific information on closed sales only.  These are the sales in which the sale has closed and the new owner has taken over.  Sales prices are public information and can be easily shared. In this market, I find it helpful to see the original price of a listing, its final list price, and the actual sales or closing price. 

In addition, the numbers will now be a reflection of totals from Thursdays.  This will help get the data to you before the weekend, whenever possible.  If the sun ever comes out here, I imagine you may want to be out and about, rather than looking at real estate data!

(Numbers in parentheses are for last week’s data.  This week’s data is reported through Thursday.)

Active Listings:  26 (25)

New listings:  1(0)

Re-listed properties:  0(0)

Sold subject to inspection:  0(1) 

Pending:  2(2)

Closed Sales:   1(0)

Contingent sale: 0(0)

Number of Price Reductions: 0 (2)

Cancelled listings 0(0)

Expired Listings: 0(0)

Temporarily Off Market:  0(0)

Price increase:  0(0)

Back on market: 1(0)

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0-$349,999:   0(0)

$350,000-$499,999:  4 (4)

$500,000-$749,999:    5 (5)

$750,000-$999,999:  9 (9)

$1,000,000- $1,499,999:  4 (4)

$1,500,000- $2,999,999:   4 (3)
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Average Price: $959,507($924,887)

Median Price:   $869,475($869,000)

Average Days on Market: 83(76)

Highest Priced Listing: $2,299,000($2,299,000)

Lowest Priced Listing: $399,500 ($374,500)

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Townhomes:

7 Active, One sold subject to inspection and one expired.

 

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